About the Book

Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic chemistry is significant in all modern areas of life and science. It represents one of the fastest growing and exciting areas of scientific research. Inorganic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the properties and behavior of inorganic compounds. Inorganic compounds are generally those that are not biological, and characterized by not containing any hydrogen and carbon bonds. It is almost easier to discuss this field in terms of what it is not — organic chemistry. Organic chemistry is the study of any chemical reaction that involves carbon, which is the element that all life is based on. Inorganic chemistry lends itself to many different industries, including education, environmental science, and government agencies. A scientist who focuses on this field might create or improve formulas for household cleansers. He may also work in chemical research, coming up with new ways to manipulate the properties of metallic elements into useful functions. The author hopes that, together, these approaches give the student an appreciation of the ways in which progress in understanding the Chemistry has been made, and convey the excitement and challenges of participating in this frontier of scientific exploration. CONTENTS : (1)Introduction (2)Classification of Elements and Compounds (3)Atomic Nuclei (4)Structure of Atomic Nucleus (5)Structure of the Atom (6)Quantum Theory (7)The Origin of the Chemical Bond (8)Electromagnetic Radiation (9)The Covalent Bond (10)Wave Mechanics (11)Isomerism in Coordination Compounds.